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Seven
Sep 14, 2010
44 m

TV-14
Seven
Sep 14, 2010
44 m

Packed to the Rafters

Summary This Australian comedy/drama focuses on the Rafter family. After 25 years of marriage, parents Dave and Julie are about to have the house to themselves as their last child finally moves out of home. However, just as peace and quiet looms, a series of unexpected events see their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan return home to once-ag...

Directed By: Pino Amenta

Written By: Margaret Wilson

TV-14
Seven
Sep 14, 2010
44 m

TV-14
Seven
Sep 14, 2010
44 m

Packed to the Rafters

S3 • Episode 13

Live and Let Live

Air Date: Sep 14, 2010

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Summary This Australian comedy/drama focuses on the Rafter family. After 25 years of marriage, parents Dave and Julie are about to have the house to themselves as their last child finally moves out of home. However, just as peace and quiet looms, a series of unexpected events see their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan return home to once-ag...

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Episode 1 • Jun 29, 2010 • 42 m

As Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, she reflects on how simple Ruby's life is at the moment, while her adult children juggle the complexities of theirs.

Episode 2 • Jun 29, 2010 • 44 m

Saturday Night, Sunday Morning

Julie's confidence as a mum takes a beating when baby Ruby resists her breastfeeding attempts; newly-single Nathan hits the town with Carbo, and Ben can't help feeling left out.

Episode 3 • Jul 6, 2010 • 42 m

To Tell or Not to Tell

With all seemingly at peace in the Rafter house, Dave wrestles with whether to tell mother Chel that the love of her life, his father Tom Jennings, is alive.

Episode 4 • Jul 13, 2010 • 43 m

Ben is plagued with unexpected doubts about his ability in the sack, while a miscommunication between Dave and Julie in the bedroom department sends her into a frenzy of frustration.

Episode 5 • Jul 20, 2010 • 42 m

The Invisible Man

Ted struggles with feelings of worthlessness when, coming home from a movie, he and Chel are attacked by a gang of teenage girls. Ashamed he couldn't protect Chel and feeling marginalised by the world, Ted begins to retreat into himself.

Episode 6 • Jul 27, 2010 • 41 m

Rachel is forced to deal with the fallout when Alex reacts badly to the many changes that have taken place in the Barton household in his absence.

Episode 7 • Aug 3, 2010 • 43 m

Julie has been uncharacteristically disconnected from her family's daily goings-on, focusing entirely on Ruby, but she forces herself to re-engage when Dave reveals the crushing news that he has been rejected as a kidney donor.

Episode 8 • Aug 10, 2010 • 43 m

Rites of Passage

Nathan is forced to question his motives for wanting to donate a kidney, triggering a crisis of confidence. Will he be able to put his demons to rest and, in doing so, save Chel's life?

Episode 9 • Aug 17, 2010 • 43 m

The Price of Parenthood

Someone's watching the Rafter house--and the surprise culprit leads to Dave and Nathan meeting Dave's dad Tom in prison for the first time.

Episode 10 • Aug 24, 2010 • 42 m

Out of the Comfort Zone

Ben is forced to step outside his comfort zone when a moral stand clashes with workplace politics; Julie steps out of hers by joining a local mothers' group.

Episode 11 • Aug 31, 2010 • 43 m

Lessons in Happiness

Rachel rides the ups and downs of happiness, struggling to find it in the frenetic pace of life. But will her choices have future repercussions for her relationship with her family and Jake?

Episode 12 • Sep 4, 2010 • 43 m

Moments of Truth

Nathan faces a life-changing moment of truth: the operation to donate a kidney to his grandmother. With only three days until the procedure, Chel's need to put her affairs in order inspires Nathan to write letters to his family.

Episode 13 • Sep 14, 2010 • 44 m

Live and Let Live

Julie explores the principle of "live and let live" as she struggles to implement the philosophy in various areas of their lives; a possum has taken up residence in the Rafter roof, keeping the family up with its nocturnal activities.

Episode 14 • Sep 21, 2010 • 44 m

Dave Rafter prides himself on being easygoing and uncomplicated. He knows himself and life is going well. Or so he thinks..

Episode 15 • Sep 28, 2010 • 42 m

Don't Go There!

When Melissa feels queasy during dinner, Ben immediately assumes she is pregnant and is beside himself with excitement.

Episode 16 • Oct 5, 2010 • 42 m

When Worlds Collide

Dave's money and work woes are stressing him out, so Julie offers to help the business by doing accounts, freeing Nathan up to do some light labouring.

Episode 17 • Oct 12, 2010 • 43 m

Ted returns from a rejuvenating break with renewed spark, only to discover that all is not well with his family.

Episode 18 • Oct 19, 2010 • 43 m

Between the Covers

A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover.

Episode 19 • Oct 26, 2010 • 42 m

Rachel takes a crash course in remembering to breathe as she juggles a toxic workplace and an estranged boyfriend. Something's got to give.

Episode 20 • Nov 2, 2010 • 42 m

More than anything, Rachel would love a holiday with Jake. He secretly takes the hint and takes time off, but before he can spring the surprise, she gets a call from former boss Paul Morgan, offering her job back.

Episode 21 • Nov 9, 2010 • 44 m

Julie and Dave struggle to help their family rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the devastating tragedy as additional support comes from unlikely quarters.

Episode 22 • Nov 16, 2010 • 44 m

One Day at a Time

With Christmas and Ruby's first birthday fast approaching, Dave searches for the words to put himself and his family back on track, but he's struggling with his own demons and Julie gently convinces him to try therapy again.

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